Where Did You Go? Out; What Did You Do? Nothing
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Robert Paul Smith
Binding: Hardback
Published: THE WORLD'S WORK LTD, 1958
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
This insightful volume chronicles a bygone era of childhood, painting a vivid picture of unsupervised play and boundless freedom. Robert Paul Smith presents a compelling argument for the formative power of independence, contrasting it sharply with the perceived over-scheduling and diminished autonomy of contemporary youth. The narrative illustrates the simple joys and profound lessons learned when children were left to their own devices, fostering resilience and creativity. With a witty and observational voice, the author details the subtle shifts that have led to a different landscape for growing up, prompting readers to reflect on the essence of childhood itself.
Author: Robert Paul Smith
Binding: Hardback
Published: THE WORLD'S WORK LTD, 1958
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
This insightful volume chronicles a bygone era of childhood, painting a vivid picture of unsupervised play and boundless freedom. Robert Paul Smith presents a compelling argument for the formative power of independence, contrasting it sharply with the perceived over-scheduling and diminished autonomy of contemporary youth. The narrative illustrates the simple joys and profound lessons learned when children were left to their own devices, fostering resilience and creativity. With a witty and observational voice, the author details the subtle shifts that have led to a different landscape for growing up, prompting readers to reflect on the essence of childhood itself.